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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.04 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.04 and 303.49 is: 454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.04 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.04 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.04 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 193,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,638.76/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.70

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