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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 641.39 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 641.39 and 207.97 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 641.39 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/641.39 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 641.39 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 133,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,389.88/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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