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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.23, 586.44 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.23, 586.44 and 307.17 is: 423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.23 : 586.44 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.23/586.44 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.23x = 586.44 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.23x = 180,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,136.77/425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.62

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