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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 586.98 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 586.98 and 352.26 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 586.98 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/586.98 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 586.98 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 206,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,769.57/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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