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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.48 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.48 and 416.63 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.48 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.48 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.48 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 266,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,838.94/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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