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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.89 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.89 and 232.79 is: 349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.89 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.89 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.89 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 149,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,425.57/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.30

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