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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 586.98 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 586.98 and 401.63 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 586.98 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/586.98 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 586.98 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 235,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,745.84/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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