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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 639.77 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 639.77 and 207.11 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 639.77 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/639.77 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 639.77 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 132,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,498.53/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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