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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 586.06 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 586.06 and 235.63 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 586.06 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/586.06 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 586.06 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 138,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,093.32/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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