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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 587.70 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 587.70 and 322.68 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 587.70 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/587.70 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 587.70 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 189,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,639.04/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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