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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.99, 643.05 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.99, 643.05 and 273.99 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.99 : 643.05 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.99/643.05 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.99x = 643.05 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.99x = 176,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,189.27/427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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