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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 640.93 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 640.93 and 400.49 is: 601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 640.93 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/640.93 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 640.93 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 256,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,686.06/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.11

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