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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 581.70 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 581.70 and 423.36 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 581.70 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/581.70 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 581.70 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 246,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,268.51/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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