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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.93, 640.74 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.93, 640.74 and 254.45 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.93 : 640.74 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.93/640.74 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.93x = 640.74 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.93x = 163,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036.29/427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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