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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 640.84 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 640.84 and 180.48 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 640.84 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/640.84 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 640.84 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 115,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,658.90/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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