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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 637.20 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 637.20 and 304.20 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 637.20 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/637.20 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 637.20 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 193,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,836.24/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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