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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 637.92 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 637.92 and 316.48 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 637.92 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/637.92 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 637.92 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 201,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,888.92/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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