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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 588.27 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 588.27 and 328.84 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 588.27 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/588.27 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 588.27 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 193,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,446.47/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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