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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.20 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.20 and 302.22 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.20 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.20 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.20 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 192,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,876.80/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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