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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.18, 584.44 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.18, 584.44 and 425.36 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.18 : 584.44 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.18/584.44 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.18x = 584.44 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.18x = 248,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,597.40/427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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