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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 638.09 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 638.09 and 288.25 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 638.09 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/638.09 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 638.09 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 183,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,928.57/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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