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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.47, 636.88 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.47, 636.88 and 271.52 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.47 : 636.88 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.47/636.88 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.47x = 636.88 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.47x = 172,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924.69/425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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