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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 584.73 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 584.73 and 326.04 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 584.73 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/584.73 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 584.73 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 190,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,645.37/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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