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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 721.94 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 721.94 and 425.24 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 721.94 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/721.94 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 721.94 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 306,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,997.77/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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