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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 640.60 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 640.60 and 207.62 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 640.60 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/640.60 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 640.60 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 133,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,001.37/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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