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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.46 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.46 and 119.48 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.46 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.46 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.46 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 76,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,641.64/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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