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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 639.96 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 639.96 and 264.64 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 639.96 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/639.96 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 639.96 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 169,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,359.01/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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