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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 642.64 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 642.64 and 306.86 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 642.64 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/642.64 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 642.64 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 197,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,200.51/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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