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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 641.92 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 641.92 and 413.37 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 641.92 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/641.92 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 641.92 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 265,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,345.19/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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