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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 638.74 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 638.74 and 302.07 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 638.74 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/638.74 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 638.74 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 192,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,939.49/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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