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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 587.56 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 587.56 and 402.47 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 587.56 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/587.56 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 587.56 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 236,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,471.33/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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