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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 639.80 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 639.80 and 210.72 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 639.80 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/639.80 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 639.80 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 134,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,818.66/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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