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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 587.10 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 587.10 and 347.13 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 587.10 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/587.10 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 587.10 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 203,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,800.02/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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