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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 640.44 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 640.44 and 427.68 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 640.44 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/640.44 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 640.44 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 273,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,903.38/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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