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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 642.28 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 642.28 and 405.78 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 642.28 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/642.28 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 642.28 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 260,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,622.35/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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