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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 586.62 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 586.62 and 331.47 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 586.62 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/586.62 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 586.62 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 194,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,446.93/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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