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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 642.24 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 642.24 and 425.28 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 642.24 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/642.24 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 642.24 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 273,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,131.83/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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