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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 639.48 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 639.48 and 317.24 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 639.48 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/639.48 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 639.48 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 202,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,868.64/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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