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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.58, 672.94 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.58, 672.94 and 425 is: 586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.58 : 672.94 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.58/672.94 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.58x = 672.94 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.58x = 285,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,999.50/487.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.57

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