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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 637.88 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 637.88 and 391.73 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 637.88 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/637.88 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 637.88 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 249,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,871.58/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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