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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 641.22 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 641.22 and 306.04 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 641.22 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/641.22 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 641.22 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 196,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,238.97/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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