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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.46 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.46 and 264.57 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.46 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.46 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.46 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 169,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443.27/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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