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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 587.46 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 587.46 and 307.82 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 587.46 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/587.46 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 587.46 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 180,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,831.94/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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