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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 677.99 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 677.99 and 425.22 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 677.99 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/677.99 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 677.99 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 288,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,294.91/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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