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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 641.64 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 641.64 and 279.29 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 641.64 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/641.64 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 641.64 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 179,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200.43/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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