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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 639.95 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 639.95 and 304.76 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 639.95 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/639.95 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 639.95 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 195,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,026.44/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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