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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 641.88 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 641.88 and 271.74 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 641.88 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/641.88 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 641.88 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 174,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,424.47/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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