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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 638.12 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 638.12 and 317.86 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 638.12 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/638.12 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 638.12 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 202,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,832.02/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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