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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.82 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.82 and 394.07 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.82 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.82 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.82 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 252,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,920.28/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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