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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 641.25 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 641.25 and 274.21 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 641.25 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/641.25 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 641.25 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 175,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,835.56/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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