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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 667.99 and 425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 667.99 and 425.77 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 667.99 = 425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/667.99 = 425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 667.99 × 425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 284,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,410.10/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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