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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 586.01 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 586.01 and 314.93 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 586.01 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/586.01 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 586.01 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 184,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,547.62/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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