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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 584.54 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 584.54 and 325.12 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 584.54 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/584.54 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 584.54 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 190,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,045.64/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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