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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 587.87 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 587.87 and 411.28 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 587.87 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/587.87 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 587.87 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 241,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,777.26/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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