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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 639.08 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 639.08 and 305.16 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 639.08 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/639.08 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 639.08 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 195,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,020.13/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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