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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 600.18 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 600.18 and 425.18 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 600.18 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/600.18 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 600.18 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 255,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,184.53/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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