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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 637.41 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 637.41 and 405.50 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 637.41 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/637.41 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 637.41 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 258,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,469.76/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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