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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.94, 672.78 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.94, 672.78 and 425.18 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.94 : 672.78 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.94/672.78 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.94x = 672.78 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.94x = 286,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,052.60/487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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