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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 636.80 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 636.80 and 292.87 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 636.80 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/636.80 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 636.80 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 186,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,498.15/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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