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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 640.26 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 640.26 and 299.04 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 640.26 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/640.26 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 640.26 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 191,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,463.35/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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