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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 586.48 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 586.48 and 308.62 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 586.48 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/586.48 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 586.48 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 180,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,999.46/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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