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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.19, 586.47 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.19, 586.47 and 294.17 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.19 : 586.47 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.19/586.47 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.19x = 586.47 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.19x = 172,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.88/424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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