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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 586.74 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 586.74 and 327.75 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 586.74 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/586.74 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 586.74 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 192,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303.06/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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