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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 676.55 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 676.55 and 425.93 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 676.55 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/676.55 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 676.55 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 288,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,166.33/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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