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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 587.37 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 587.37 and 406.18 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 587.37 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/587.37 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 587.37 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 238,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,577.95/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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