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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.28 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.28 and 317.18 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.28 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.28 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.28 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 202,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,451.25/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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