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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 586.76 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 586.76 and 411.40 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 586.76 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/586.76 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 586.76 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 241,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,393.06/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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