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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.92 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.92 and 313.96 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.92 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.92 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.92 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 200,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,281.36/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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