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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 641.54 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 641.54 and 290.56 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 641.54 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/641.54 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 641.54 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 186,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,405.86/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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