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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 584.28 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 584.28 and 324.92 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 584.28 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/584.28 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 584.28 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 189,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,844.26/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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