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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 651.24 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 651.24 and 425.40 is: 634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 651.24 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/651.24 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 651.24 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 277,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,037.50/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.24

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