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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 640.85 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 640.85 and 335.98 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 640.85 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/640.85 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 640.85 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 215,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,309.58/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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