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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.27 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.27 and 271.73 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.27 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.27 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.27 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 173,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437.11/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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