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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 637.70 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 637.70 and 289.14 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 637.70 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/637.70 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 637.70 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 184,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,383.13/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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