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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 636.96 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 636.96 and 280.80 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 636.96 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/636.96 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 636.96 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 178,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,858.37/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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