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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 588.32 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 588.32 and 323.04 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 588.32 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/588.32 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 588.32 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 190,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,050.89/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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