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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 586.64 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 586.64 and 250.48 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 586.64 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/586.64 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 586.64 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 146,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,941.59/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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