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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 586 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 586 and 331.88 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 586 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/586 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 586 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 194,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,481.68/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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