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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.17 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.17 and 281.13 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.17 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.17 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.17 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 179,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,408.03/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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