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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.69, 639 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.69, 639 and 304.05 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.69 : 639 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.69/639 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.69x = 639 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.69x = 194,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,287.95/425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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