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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.57 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.57 and 196.46 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.57 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.57 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.57 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 126,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,042.84/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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