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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 637.70 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 637.70 and 303.26 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 637.70 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/637.70 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 637.70 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 193,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,384.20/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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