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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 639.80 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 639.80 and 210.60 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 639.80 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/639.80 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 639.80 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 134,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,741.88/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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