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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 586.32 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 586.32 and 308.56 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 586.32 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/586.32 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 586.32 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 180,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,914.90/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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