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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 584.32 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 584.32 and 325.98 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 584.32 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/584.32 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 584.32 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 190,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,476.63/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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