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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 647.54 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 647.54 and 425.08 is: 637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 647.54 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/647.54 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 647.54 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 275,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,256.30/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.94

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