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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.98 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.98 and 209.48 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.98 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.98 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.98 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 133,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,644.05/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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