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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.36 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.36 and 303.80 is: 455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.36 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.36 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.36 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 193,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,629.97/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.26

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