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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 641.82 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 641.82 and 283.71 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 641.82 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/641.82 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 641.82 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 182,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,090.75/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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