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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 641.63 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 641.63 and 245.08 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 641.63 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/641.63 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 641.63 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 157,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,250.68/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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