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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 639.86 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 639.86 and 207.26 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 639.86 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/639.86 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 639.86 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 132,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,617.38/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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