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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.07 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.07 and 305.52 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.07 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.07 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.07 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 195,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,859.71/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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