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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 725.02 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 725.02 and 425.88 is: 638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 725.02 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/725.02 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 725.02 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 308,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,770.45/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.58

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