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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 640.87 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 640.87 and 273.96 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 640.87 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/640.87 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 640.87 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 175,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572.75/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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