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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.58 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.58 and 270.82 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.58 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.58 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.58 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 172,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669.42/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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