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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 583.88 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 583.88 and 325.14 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 583.88 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/583.88 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 583.88 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 189,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,842.74/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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