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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 638.13 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 638.13 and 339.46 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 638.13 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/638.13 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 638.13 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 216,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,619.61/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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