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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.04, 640.80 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.04, 640.80 and 210.68 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.04 : 640.80 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.04/640.80 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.04x = 640.80 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.04x = 135,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,003.74/427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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