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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 584.14 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 584.14 and 325.12 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 584.14 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/584.14 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 584.14 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 189,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,915.60/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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