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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 588.38 and 333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 588.38 and 333.85 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 588.38 = 333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/588.38 = 333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 588.38 × 333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 196,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,428.99/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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