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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 640.32 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 640.32 and 273.05 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 640.32 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/640.32 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 640.32 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 174,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.38/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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