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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.70 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.70 and 331.64 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.70 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.70 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.70 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 212,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,813.39/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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