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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.66, 637.46 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.66, 637.46 and 376.97 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.66 : 637.46 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.66/637.46 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.66x = 637.46 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.66x = 240,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,303.30/425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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