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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 585.15 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 585.15 and 326.58 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 585.15 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/585.15 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 585.15 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 191,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,098.29/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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