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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 586.08 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 586.08 and 321.12 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 586.08 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/586.08 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 586.08 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 188,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,202.01/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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