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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 640.62 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 640.62 and 331 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 640.62 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/640.62 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 640.62 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 212,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045.22/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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