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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.06, 641.13 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.06, 641.13 and 283.06 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.06 : 641.13 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.06/641.13 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.06x = 641.13 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.06x = 181,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,478.26/427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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