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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.02 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.02 and 326.23 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.02 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.02 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.02 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 190,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,850.43/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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