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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.35 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.35 and 281.16 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.35 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.35 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.35 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 180,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,321.97/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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