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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 588.26 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 588.26 and 414.23 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 588.26 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/588.26 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 588.26 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 243,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,673.03/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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