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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 586.39 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 586.39 and 301.14 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 586.39 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/586.39 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 586.39 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 176,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,585.48/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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