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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 657.06 and 425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 657.06 and 425.26 is: 638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 657.06 = 425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/657.06 = 425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 657.06 × 425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 279,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,421.34/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.81

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