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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 641.55 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 641.55 and 283.38 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 641.55 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/641.55 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 641.55 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 181,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,801.02/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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