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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.63, 638.85 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.63, 638.85 and 263.63 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.63 : 638.85 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.63/638.85 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.63x = 638.85 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.63x = 168,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,420.03/425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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