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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.76 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.76 and 310.32 is: 465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.76 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.76 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.76 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 198,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220.00/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.57

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