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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 585.59 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 585.59 and 331.99 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 585.59 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/585.59 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 585.59 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 194,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,406.90/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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