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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 587.01 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 587.01 and 301.11 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 587.01 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/587.01 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 587.01 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 176,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,754.58/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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