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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.38, 586.80 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.38, 586.80 and 309.04 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.38 : 586.80 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.38/586.80 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.38x = 586.80 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.38x = 181,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,344.67/425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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