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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 640.98 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 640.98 and 401.24 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 640.98 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/640.98 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 640.98 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 257,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,186.82/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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