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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 586.65 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 586.65 and 351.81 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 586.65 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/586.65 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 586.65 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 206,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,389.34/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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