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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 585.60 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 585.60 and 325.64 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 585.60 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/585.60 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 585.60 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 190,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,694.78/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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