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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 640.17 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 640.17 and 416.94 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 640.17 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/640.17 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 640.17 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 266,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,912.48/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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