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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.87, 641.75 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.87, 641.75 and 119.69 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.87 : 641.75 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.87/641.75 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.87x = 641.75 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.87x = 76,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811.06/427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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