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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 586.91 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 586.91 and 285.39 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 586.91 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/586.91 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 586.91 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 167,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,498.96/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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