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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 640.74 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 640.74 and 273.22 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 640.74 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/640.74 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 640.74 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 175,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,062.98/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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