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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 708.12 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 708.12 and 425.07 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 708.12 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/708.12 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 708.12 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 301,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,000.57/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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