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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 645.92 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 645.92 and 425.92 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 645.92 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/645.92 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 645.92 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 275,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,110.25/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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