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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 587.22 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 587.22 and 328.08 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 587.22 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/587.22 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 587.22 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 192,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,655.14/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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