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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 640.05 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 640.05 and 273.70 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 640.05 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/640.05 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 640.05 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 175,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,181.69/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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