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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 628.40 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 628.40 and 425.33 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 628.40 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/628.40 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 628.40 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 267,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,275.25/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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