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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 654.10 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 654.10 and 427.51 is: 637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 654.10 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/654.10 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 654.10 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 279,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,634.29/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.37

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