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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 637.56 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 637.56 and 425.01 is: 586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 637.56 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/637.56 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 637.56 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 270,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,969.38/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.21

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