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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 585.62 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 585.62 and 314.26 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 585.62 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/585.62 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 585.62 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 184,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036.94/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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