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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 636.86 and 422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 636.86 and 422.18 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 636.86 = 422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/636.86 = 422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 636.86 × 422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 268,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,869.55/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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