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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 642.40 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 642.40 and 406.38 is: 610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 642.40 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/642.40 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 642.40 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 261,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,058.51/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.06

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