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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 587.99 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 587.99 and 342.68 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 587.99 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/587.99 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 587.99 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 201,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,490.33/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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