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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 586.97 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 586.97 and 351 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 586.97 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/586.97 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 586.97 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 206,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,026.47/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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