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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 641.99 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 641.99 and 211.48 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 641.99 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/641.99 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 641.99 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 135,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,766.97/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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