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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.89, 640.62 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.89, 640.62 and 210.47 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.89 : 640.62 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.89/640.62 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.89x = 640.62 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.89x = 134,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,831.29/426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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