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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 639.07 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 639.07 and 304.45 is: 457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 639.07 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/639.07 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 639.07 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 194,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,564.86/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.11

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