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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.80 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.80 and 409.20 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.80 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.80 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.80 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 262,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,215.36/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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