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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 641.19 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 641.19 and 411.93 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 641.19 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/641.19 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 641.19 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 264,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,125.40/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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