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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.69, 656.76 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.69, 656.76 and 425.81 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.69 : 656.76 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.69/656.76 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.69x = 656.76 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.69x = 279,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,654.98/475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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