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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 585.96 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 585.96 and 325.65 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 585.96 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/585.96 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 585.96 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 190,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,819.77/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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