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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 640.05 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 640.05 and 271.99 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 640.05 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/640.05 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 640.05 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 174,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,084.00/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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