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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 586.06 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 586.06 and 338.07 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 586.06 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/586.06 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 586.06 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 198,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,128.16/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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