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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 588.51 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 588.51 and 326.49 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 588.51 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/588.51 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 588.51 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 192,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,139.69/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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