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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 707.88 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 707.88 and 425 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 707.88 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/707.88 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 707.88 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 300,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,849/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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