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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 640.74 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 640.74 and 393.96 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 640.74 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/640.74 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 640.74 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 252,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,425.93/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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