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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 637.17 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 637.17 and 303.69 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 637.17 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/637.17 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 637.17 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 193,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,502.16/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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