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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 586.53 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 586.53 and 327.58 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 586.53 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/586.53 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 586.53 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 192,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,135.50/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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