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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 587.01 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 587.01 and 336.99 is: 464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 587.01 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/587.01 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 587.01 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 197,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,816.50/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.95

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