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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 733.62 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 733.62 and 427 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 733.62 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/733.62 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 733.62 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 313,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,255.74/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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