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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 587.28 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 587.28 and 331.92 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 587.28 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/587.28 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 587.28 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 194,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,929.98/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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