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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 634.85 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 634.85 and 402.68 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 634.85 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/634.85 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 634.85 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 255,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,636.21/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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