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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 637.56 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 637.56 and 281.04 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 637.56 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/637.56 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 637.56 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 179,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,179.86/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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