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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.29 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.29 and 304.99 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.29 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.29 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.29 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 195,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,282.05/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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