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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 587.16 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 587.16 and 406.32 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 587.16 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/587.16 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 587.16 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 238,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,574.85/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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