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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.48 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.48 and 425.48 is: 638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.48 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.48 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.48 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 363,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,564.15/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.41

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