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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 585.42 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 585.42 and 325.94 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 585.42 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/585.42 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 585.42 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 190,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,811.79/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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