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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.65 and 420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.65 and 420.70 is: 631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.65 = 420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.65 = 420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.65 × 420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 269,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,521.46/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.05

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