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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 652.95 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 652.95 and 425.01 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 652.95 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/652.95 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 652.95 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 277,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,510.28/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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