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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 637.44 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 637.44 and 303.76 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 637.44 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/637.44 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 637.44 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 193,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,628.77/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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