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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 640.85 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 640.85 and 340.65 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 640.85 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/640.85 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 640.85 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 218,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,303.85/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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