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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 637.56 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 637.56 and 407.22 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 637.56 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/637.56 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 637.56 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 259,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,627.18/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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