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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 639.26 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 639.26 and 289.25 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 639.26 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/639.26 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 639.26 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 184,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,905.96/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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