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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.45, 640.41 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.45, 640.41 and 344.93 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.45 : 640.41 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.45/640.41 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.45x = 640.41 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.45x = 220,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,896.62/427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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