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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 587.48 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 587.48 and 328.28 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 587.48 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/587.48 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 587.48 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 192,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,853.36/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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