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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 639.55 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 639.55 and 295.66 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 639.55 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/639.55 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 639.55 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 189,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,089.35/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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