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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 641.64 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 641.64 and 291.76 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 641.64 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/641.64 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 641.64 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 187,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,204.89/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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