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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 587 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 587 and 248.41 is: 342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 587 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/587 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 587 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 145,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,816.67/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.72

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