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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 640.94 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 640.94 and 318.76 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 640.94 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/640.94 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 640.94 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 204,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,306.03/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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