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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.77, 681.57 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.77, 681.57 and 425.57 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.77 : 681.57 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.77/681.57 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.77x = 681.57 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.77x = 290,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,052.34/495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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