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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 639.64 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 639.64 and 318.80 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 639.64 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/639.64 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 639.64 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 203,917.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,917.23/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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