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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 586.26 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 586.26 and 307.06 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 586.26 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/586.26 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 586.26 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 180,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,017.00/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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