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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 639.90 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 639.90 and 401.04 is: 603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 639.90 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/639.90 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 639.90 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 256,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,625.50/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.09

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