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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 586.08 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 586.08 and 300.53 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 586.08 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/586.08 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 586.08 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 176,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,131.69/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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