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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 586.50 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 586.50 and 351.68 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 586.50 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/586.50 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 586.50 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 206,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,260.32/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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