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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 586.77 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 586.77 and 313.01 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 586.77 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/586.77 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 586.77 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 183,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,664.88/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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