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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 640.88 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 640.88 and 305.96 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 640.88 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/640.88 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 640.88 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 196,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,083.64/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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