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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 586.44 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 586.44 and 301.12 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 586.44 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/586.44 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 586.44 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 176,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,587.35/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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