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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 639.18 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 639.18 and 209.46 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 639.18 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/639.18 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 639.18 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 133,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,882.64/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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