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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.99, 586.69 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.99, 586.69 and 330.25 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.99 : 586.69 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.99/586.69 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.99x = 586.69 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.99x = 193,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,754.37/424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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