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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 642.00 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 642.00 and 296.69 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 642.00 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/642.00 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 642.00 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 190,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,470.29/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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