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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 640.32 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 640.32 and 290.54 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 640.32 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/640.32 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 640.32 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 186,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,038.57/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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