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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 636.97 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 636.97 and 281.73 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 636.97 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/636.97 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 636.97 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 179,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,449.67/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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