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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 652.53 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 652.53 and 426.30 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 652.53 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/652.53 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 652.53 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 278,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,173.54/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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