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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 691.59 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 691.59 and 425.75 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 691.59 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/691.59 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 691.59 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 294,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,440.98/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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