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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 586.58 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 586.58 and 323.99 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 586.58 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/586.58 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 586.58 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 190,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,041.50/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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