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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 637.15 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 637.15 and 287.74 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 637.15 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/637.15 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 637.15 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 183,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,333.54/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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