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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.91, 641.05 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.91, 641.05 and 272.91 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.91 : 641.05 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.91/641.05 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.91x = 641.05 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.91x = 174,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,948.96/426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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