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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.47, 774.80 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.47, 774.80 and 425.54 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.47 : 774.80 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.47/774.80 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.47x = 774.80 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.47x = 329,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,702.39/516.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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