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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.23 and 427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.23 and 427.03 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 700.23 = 427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/700.23 = 427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 700.23 × 427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 299,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,015.72/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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