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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 586.66 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 586.66 and 411.04 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 586.66 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/586.66 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 586.66 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 241,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,138.23/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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