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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 664.77 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 664.77 and 425.94 is: 588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 664.77 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/664.77 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 664.77 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 283,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,152.13/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.50

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