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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 585.60 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 585.60 and 326.90 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 585.60 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/585.60 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 585.60 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 191,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,432.64/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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