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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 640.41 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 640.41 and 303.85 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 640.41 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/640.41 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 640.41 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 194,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,588.58/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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