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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 586.32 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 586.32 and 398.54 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 586.32 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/586.32 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 586.32 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 233,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,671.97/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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