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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 639.66 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 639.66 and 415.92 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 639.66 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/639.66 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 639.66 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 266,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,047.39/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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