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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 665.87 and 424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 665.87 and 424.89 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 665.87 = 424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/665.87 = 424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 665.87 × 424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 282,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,919.38/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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