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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 588.18 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 588.18 and 404.08 is: 557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 588.18 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/588.18 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 588.18 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 237,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,671.77/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.98

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