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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 586.72 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 586.72 and 326.64 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 586.72 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/586.72 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 586.72 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 191,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,646.22/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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