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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 640.44 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 640.44 and 297.63 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 640.44 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/640.44 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 640.44 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 190,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,614.16/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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