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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.65 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.65 and 420.72 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.65 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.65 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.65 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 269,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,952.94/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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