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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 641.40 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 641.40 and 283.51 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 641.40 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/641.40 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 641.40 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 181,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,843.31/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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