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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 703 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 703 and 425.20 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 703 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/703 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 703 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 298,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,915.60/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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