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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 640.58 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 640.58 and 422.82 is: 633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 640.58 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/640.58 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 640.58 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 270,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,847.92/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.70

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