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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 586.94 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 586.94 and 342.68 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 586.94 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/586.94 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 586.94 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 201,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,127.95/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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