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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 640.54 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 640.54 and 331.28 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 640.54 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/640.54 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 640.54 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 212,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,198.09/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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