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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.93, 642.06 and 386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.93, 642.06 and 386.41 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.93 : 642.06 = 386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.93/642.06 = 386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.93x = 642.06 × 386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.93x = 248,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,098.40/427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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