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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 587.46 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 587.46 and 347.58 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 587.46 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/587.46 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 587.46 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 204,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,189.35/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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