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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 641.42 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 641.42 and 211.04 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 641.42 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/641.42 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 641.42 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 135,365.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,365.28/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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