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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.44 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.44 and 288.64 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.44 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.44 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.44 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 183,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,990.68/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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