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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 586.95 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 586.95 and 342.66 is: 472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 586.95 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/586.95 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 586.95 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 201,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,125.20/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.58

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