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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 586.32 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 586.32 and 300.74 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 586.32 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/586.32 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 586.32 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 176,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,329.90/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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