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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 588.33 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 588.33 and 328.59 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 588.33 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/588.33 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 588.33 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 193,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,319.35/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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