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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 673.48 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 673.48 and 425.24 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 673.48 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/673.48 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 673.48 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 286,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,390.64/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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