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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 643.17 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 643.17 and 274.28 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 643.17 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/643.17 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 643.17 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 176,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,405.45/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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