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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.43 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.43 and 290.52 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.43 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.43 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.43 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 186,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,348.24/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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