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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.29, 586.82 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.29, 586.82 and 285.64 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.29 : 586.82 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.29/586.82 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.29x = 586.82 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.29x = 167,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,616.33/425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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