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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.38 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.38 and 271.11 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.38 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.38 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.38 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 173,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,068.55/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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