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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 638.84 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 638.84 and 209.32 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 638.84 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/638.84 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 638.84 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 133,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,720.94/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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