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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 637.47 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 637.47 and 286.94 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 637.47 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/637.47 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 637.47 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 182,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,917.24/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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