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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 640.59 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 640.59 and 422.82 is: 633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 640.59 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/640.59 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 640.59 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 270,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854.26/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.76

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