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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 641.74 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 641.74 and 281.36 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 641.74 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/641.74 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 641.74 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 180,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,559.97/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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