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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 641.93 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 641.93 and 290.25 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 641.93 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/641.93 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 641.93 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 186,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,318.73/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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