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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 641.86 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 641.86 and 119.79 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 641.86 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/641.86 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 641.86 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 76,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,888.41/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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