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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 585.51 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 585.51 and 424.14 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 585.51 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/585.51 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 585.51 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 248,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338.21/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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