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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 586.44 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 586.44 and 326.73 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 586.44 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/586.44 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 586.44 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 191,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,607.54/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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