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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 586.14 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 586.14 and 291.90 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 586.14 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/586.14 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 586.14 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 171,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,094.27/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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