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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 641.44 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 641.44 and 210.94 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 641.44 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/641.44 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 641.44 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 135,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,305.35/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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