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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 640.49 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 640.49 and 288.09 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 640.49 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/640.49 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 640.49 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 184,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,518.76/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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