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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 586.31 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 586.31 and 306.77 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 586.31 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/586.31 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 586.31 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 179,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,862.32/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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