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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 584.37 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 584.37 and 324.64 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 584.37 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/584.37 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 584.37 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 189,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,705.33/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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