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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 654.95 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 654.95 and 425.31 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 654.95 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/654.95 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 654.95 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 278,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,556.78/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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