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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 641.95 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 641.95 and 306.47 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 641.95 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/641.95 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 641.95 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 196,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,738.42/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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