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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 584.16 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 584.16 and 325.40 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 584.16 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/584.16 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 584.16 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 190,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,085.66/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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