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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 639.76 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 639.76 and 209.80 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 639.76 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/639.76 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 639.76 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 134,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,221.65/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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