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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 587.09 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 587.09 and 326.02 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 587.09 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/587.09 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 587.09 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 191,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,405.05/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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