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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 639.18 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 639.18 and 412.74 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 639.18 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/639.18 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 639.18 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 263,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,815.15/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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