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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 644.11 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 644.11 and 425.54 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 644.11 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/644.11 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 644.11 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 274,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,094.57/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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