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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 647.68 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 647.68 and 425.92 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 647.68 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/647.68 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 647.68 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 275,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,859.87/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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