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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 637.47 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 637.47 and 270.48 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 637.47 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/637.47 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 637.47 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 172,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,422.89/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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