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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 714.90 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 714.90 and 425.35 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 714.90 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/714.90 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 714.90 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 304,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,079.14/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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