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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 640.46 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 640.46 and 392.69 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 640.46 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/640.46 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 640.46 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 251,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,502.24/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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