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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 585.77 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 585.77 and 326.34 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 585.77 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/585.77 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 585.77 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 191,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,158.55/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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