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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 639.44 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 639.44 and 310.64 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 639.44 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/639.44 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 639.44 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 198,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,635.64/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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