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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 641.05 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 641.05 and 331.25 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 641.05 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/641.05 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 641.05 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 212,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,343.78/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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