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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 640.92 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 640.92 and 211.02 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 640.92 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/640.92 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 640.92 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 135,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,246.94/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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