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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 586.01 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 586.01 and 247.59 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 586.01 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/586.01 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 586.01 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 145,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,090.22/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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