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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 638.72 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 638.72 and 402.75 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 638.72 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/638.72 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 638.72 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 257,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,244.48/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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