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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.49, 584.64 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.49, 584.64 and 325.42 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.49 : 584.64 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.49/584.64 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.49x = 584.64 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.49x = 190,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,253.55/423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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