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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.49 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.49 and 295.22 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.49 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.49 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.49 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 188,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,198.32/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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