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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 687.75 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 687.75 and 425.72 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 687.75 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/687.75 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 687.75 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 292,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,788.93/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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