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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.70 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.70 and 416.80 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.70 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.70 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.70 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 266,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,210.16/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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