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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 728.52 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 728.52 and 425.52 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 728.52 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/728.52 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 728.52 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 309,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,999.83/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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