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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.55 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.55 and 397.86 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.55 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.55 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.55 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 254,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,053.50/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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