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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 640.35 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 640.35 and 183.48 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 640.35 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/640.35 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 640.35 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 117,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,491.42/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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