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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 636.51 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 636.51 and 295.46 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 636.51 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/636.51 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 636.51 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 188,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,063.24/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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