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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 658.96 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 658.96 and 425.87 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 658.96 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/658.96 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 658.96 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 280,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,631.30/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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