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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 640.82 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 640.82 and 210.85 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 640.82 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/640.82 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 640.82 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 135,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115.82/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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