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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 649.52 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 649.52 and 425.76 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 649.52 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/649.52 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 649.52 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 276,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,539.64/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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