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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 636.99 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 636.99 and 398.02 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 636.99 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/636.99 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 636.99 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 253,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,534.76/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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