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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 637.84 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 637.84 and 288.13 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 637.84 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/637.84 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 637.84 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 183,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,780.84/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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