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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 586.44 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 586.44 and 301.12 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 586.44 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/586.44 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 586.44 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 176,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,587.35/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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