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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 637.92 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 637.92 and 288.51 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 637.92 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/637.92 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 637.92 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 184,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,046.30/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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