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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 640.33 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 640.33 and 283.98 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 640.33 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/640.33 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 640.33 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 181,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,840.91/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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