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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.37, 586.71 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.37, 586.71 and 411.08 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.37 : 586.71 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.37/586.71 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.37x = 586.71 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.37x = 241,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,187.92/425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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