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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 637.22 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 637.22 and 302.96 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 637.22 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/637.22 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 637.22 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 193,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,052.17/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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