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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 588.81 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 588.81 and 329.25 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 588.81 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/588.81 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 588.81 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 193,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,865.69/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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