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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.65, 638.08 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.65, 638.08 and 295.71 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.65 : 638.08 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.65/638.08 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.65x = 638.08 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.65x = 188,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,686.64/425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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