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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 665.76 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 665.76 and 425.68 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 665.76 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/665.76 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 665.76 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 283,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,400.72/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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