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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 588.36 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 588.36 and 407.13 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 588.36 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/588.36 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 588.36 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 239,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,538.33/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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