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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 585.16 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 585.16 and 326.21 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 585.16 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/585.16 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 585.16 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 190,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,881.30/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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