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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 586.76 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 586.76 and 313.02 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 586.76 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/586.76 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 586.76 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 183,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,667.62/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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