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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 585.72 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 585.72 and 424.80 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 585.72 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/585.72 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 585.72 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 248,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,813.86/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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