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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 639.72 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 639.72 and 209.91 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 639.72 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/639.72 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 639.72 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 134,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,283.63/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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