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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.84 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.84 and 308.16 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.84 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.84 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.84 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 180,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,532.45/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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