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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 719.66 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 719.66 and 425.08 is: 633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 719.66 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/719.66 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 719.66 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 305,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,913.07/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.86

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