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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 639.78 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 639.78 and 289.83 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 639.78 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/639.78 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 639.78 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 185,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427.44/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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