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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 587.91 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 587.91 and 343.05 is: 473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 587.91 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/587.91 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 587.91 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 201,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,682.53/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.87

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