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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 711.24 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 711.24 and 425.56 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 711.24 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/711.24 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 711.24 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 302,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,675.29/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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