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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 641.63 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 641.63 and 210.67 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 641.63 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/641.63 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 641.63 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 135,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,167.93/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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