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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 638.15 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 638.15 and 315.68 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 638.15 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/638.15 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 638.15 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 201,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,446.42/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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