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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 636.48 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 636.48 and 280.32 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 636.48 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/636.48 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 636.48 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 178,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,418.07/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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