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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 640.77 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 640.77 and 183.63 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 640.77 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/640.77 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 640.77 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 117,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,664.60/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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