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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 640.69 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 640.69 and 290.48 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 640.69 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/640.69 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 640.69 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 186,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,107.63/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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