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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.02 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.02 and 271.44 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.02 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.02 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.02 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 173,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,184.15/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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