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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 639.94 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 639.94 and 271.92 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 639.94 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/639.94 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 639.94 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 174,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012.48/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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