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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 640.99 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 640.99 and 419.28 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 640.99 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/640.99 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 640.99 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 268,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,754.29/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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