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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 641.96 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 641.96 and 208.41 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 641.96 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/641.96 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 641.96 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 133,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,791.47/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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