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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 689.97 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 689.97 and 425.12 is: 638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 689.97 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/689.97 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 689.97 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 293,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,321.62/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.95

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