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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 638.01 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 638.01 and 383.04 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 638.01 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/638.01 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 638.01 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 244,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,383.35/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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