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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 586.86 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 586.86 and 352.46 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 586.86 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/586.86 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 586.86 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 206,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,844.68/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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