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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.67, 588.02 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.67, 588.02 and 328.65 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.67 : 588.02 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.67/588.02 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.67x = 588.02 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.67x = 193,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,251.13/425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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