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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 640.62 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 640.62 and 210.54 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 640.62 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/640.62 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 640.62 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 134,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,876.13/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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