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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 638.60 and 316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 638.60 and 316.99 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 638.60 = 316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/638.60 = 316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 638.60 × 316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 202,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,426.62/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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