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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 586.56 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 586.56 and 326.68 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 586.56 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/586.56 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 586.56 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 191,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,617.42/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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