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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 636.67 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 636.67 and 316.07 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 636.67 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/636.67 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 636.67 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 201,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,231.29/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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