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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 586.85 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 586.85 and 342.74 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 586.85 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/586.85 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 586.85 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 201,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132.32/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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