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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 638.47 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 638.47 and 374.56 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 638.47 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/638.47 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 638.47 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 239,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,145.32/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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