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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 639.54 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 639.54 and 396.40 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 639.54 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/639.54 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 639.54 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 253,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,513.66/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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