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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 586.46 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 586.46 and 326.84 is: 450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 586.46 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/586.46 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 586.46 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 191,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,676.95/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.69

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