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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 427.86 is: 641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.80 = 427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.80 = 427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.80 × 427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 292,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,142.81/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.79

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