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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 640.91 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 640.91 and 297.34 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 640.91 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/640.91 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 640.91 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 190,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,567.32/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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