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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 640.25 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 640.25 and 289.83 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 640.25 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/640.25 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 640.25 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 185,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,562.21/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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