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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 638.16 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 638.16 and 415.20 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 638.16 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/638.16 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 638.16 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 264,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,964.03/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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