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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 642.28 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 642.28 and 297.88 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 642.28 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/642.28 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 642.28 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 191,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,322.37/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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