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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 588.18 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 588.18 and 328.16 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 588.18 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/588.18 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 588.18 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 193,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,017.15/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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