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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.17, 584.21 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.17, 584.21 and 325.25 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.17 : 584.21 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.17/584.21 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.17x = 584.21 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.17x = 190,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,012.68/423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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