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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 638.17 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 638.17 and 303.43 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 638.17 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/638.17 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 638.17 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 193,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,639.92/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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