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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 586.38 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 586.38 and 320.50 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 586.38 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/586.38 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 586.38 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 187,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,934.79/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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