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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 587.16 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 587.16 and 425.13 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 587.16 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/587.16 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 587.16 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 249,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,619.33/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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