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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.13, 641.13 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.13, 641.13 and 288.29 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 641.13 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/641.13 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 641.13 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 184,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,831.89/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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