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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 637.53 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 637.53 and 270.83 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 637.53 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/637.53 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 637.53 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 172,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,659.06/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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