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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 586.65 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 586.65 and 424.74 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 586.65 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/586.65 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 586.65 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 249,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,173.72/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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