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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 658.92 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 658.92 and 425.16 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 658.92 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/658.92 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 658.92 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 280,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,146.43/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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