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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.46, 659.39 and 425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.46, 659.39 and 425.89 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.46 : 659.39 = 425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.46/659.39 = 425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.46x = 659.39 × 425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.46x = 280,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,827.61/477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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