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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 588.02 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 588.02 and 328.16 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 588.02 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/588.02 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 588.02 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 192,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,964.47/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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