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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 637.74 and 403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 637.74 and 403.03 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 637.74 = 403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/637.74 = 403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 637.74 × 403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 257,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,028.35/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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