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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 586.04 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 586.04 and 351.46 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 586.04 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/586.04 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 586.04 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 205,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,969.62/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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