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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 640.00 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 640.00 and 305.02 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 640.00 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/640.00 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 640.00 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 195,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,210.38/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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