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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 640.92 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 640.92 and 244.83 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 640.92 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/640.92 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 640.92 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 156,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,916.44/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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