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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 637.49 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 637.49 and 303.57 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 637.49 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/637.49 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 637.49 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 193,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,521.32/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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