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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 636.08 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 636.08 and 303.27 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 636.08 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/636.08 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 636.08 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 192,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,902.47/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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