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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.63, 640.36 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.63, 640.36 and 391.99 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.63 : 640.36 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.63/640.36 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.63x = 640.36 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.63x = 251,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,014.72/427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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