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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 640.40 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 640.40 and 290.96 is: 435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 640.40 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/640.40 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 640.40 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 186,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,330.78/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.68

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