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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 636.67 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 636.67 and 271.45 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 636.67 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/636.67 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 636.67 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 172,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,824.07/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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