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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 640.86 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 640.86 and 210.84 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 640.86 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/640.86 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 640.86 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 135,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,118.92/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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