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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 583.81 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 583.81 and 324.85 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 583.81 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/583.81 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 583.81 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 189,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,650.68/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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