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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 585.42 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 585.42 and 326.54 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 585.42 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/585.42 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 585.42 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 191,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,163.05/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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