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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 639.60 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 639.60 and 298.72 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 639.60 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/639.60 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 639.60 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 191,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,061.31/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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