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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.41 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.41 and 209.03 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.41 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.41 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.41 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 133,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,446.84/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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