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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 588.44 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 588.44 and 332.44 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 588.44 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/588.44 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 588.44 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 195,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,620.35/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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