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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.25 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.25 and 304.29 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.25 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.25 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.25 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 195,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,125.96/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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