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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 588.42 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 588.42 and 332.82 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 588.42 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/588.42 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 588.42 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 195,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,837.94/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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