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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 637.68 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 637.68 and 295.56 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 637.68 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/637.68 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 637.68 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 188,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.70/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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