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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.32 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.32 and 290.76 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.32 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.32 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.32 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 186,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,470.20/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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