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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 586.47 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 586.47 and 300.93 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 586.47 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/586.47 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 586.47 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 176,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,485.35/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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