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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 640.98 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 640.98 and 273.78 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 640.98 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/640.98 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 640.98 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 175,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,487.50/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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