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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 637.30 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 637.30 and 302.99 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 637.30 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/637.30 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 637.30 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 193,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,090.83/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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