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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 637.92 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 637.92 and 281.44 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 637.92 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/637.92 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 637.92 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 179,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,536.20/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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