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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 642 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 642 and 306.05 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 642 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/642 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 642 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 196,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,484.10/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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