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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.16 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.16 and 306.72 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.16 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.16 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.16 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 196,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,656.60/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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