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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 639.90 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 639.90 and 207.27 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 639.90 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/639.90 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 639.90 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 132,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,632.07/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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