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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 587.04 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 587.04 and 331.82 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 587.04 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/587.04 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 587.04 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 194,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,791.61/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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