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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 587.58 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 587.58 and 315.20 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 587.58 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/587.58 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 587.58 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 185,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,205.22/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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