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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 1,073.46 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 1,073.46 and 427.02 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 1,073.46 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/1,073.46 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 1,073.46 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 458,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,388.89/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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