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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 640.94 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 640.94 and 244.70 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 640.94 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/640.94 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 640.94 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 156,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,833.59/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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