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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 671.88 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 671.88 and 425.88 is: 585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 671.88 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/671.88 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 671.88 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 286,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,140.25/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.92

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