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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 641.57 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 641.57 and 282.39 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 641.57 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/641.57 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 641.57 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 181,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,172.95/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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