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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 641.67 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 641.67 and 311.66 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 641.67 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/641.67 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 641.67 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 199,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,982.87/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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