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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 640.56 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 640.56 and 210.66 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 640.56 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/640.56 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 640.56 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 134,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,940.37/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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