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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.49, 685.26 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.49, 685.26 and 425.43 is: 637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.49 : 685.26 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.49/685.26 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.49x = 685.26 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.49x = 291,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,530.16/457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.23

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