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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 715.35 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 715.35 and 425.93 is: 638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 715.35 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/715.35 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 715.35 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 304,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,685.45/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.05

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