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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.33 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.33 and 306.66 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.33 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.33 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.33 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 196,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,668.72/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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