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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 641.30 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 641.30 and 319.68 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 641.30 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/641.30 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 641.30 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 205,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,009.19/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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