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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 636.41 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 636.41 and 314.66 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 636.41 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/636.41 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 636.41 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 200,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,252.77/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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