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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.17, 586.17 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.17, 586.17 and 325.65 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.17 : 586.17 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.17/586.17 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.17x = 586.17 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.17x = 190,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,886.26/425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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