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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 641.70 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 641.70 and 281.56 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 641.70 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/641.70 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 641.70 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 180,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,675.64/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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