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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 641.55 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 641.55 and 400.70 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 641.55 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/641.55 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 641.55 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 257,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,069.09/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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