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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 638.46 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 638.46 and 427.68 is: 636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 638.46 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/638.46 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 638.46 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 273,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,056.57/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.32

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