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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 639.55 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 639.55 and 271.91 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 639.55 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/639.55 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 639.55 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 173,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,896.85/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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