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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 639.60 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 639.60 and 207.04 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 639.60 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/639.60 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 639.60 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 132,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,423.62/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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