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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.97 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.97 and 329.34 is: 454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.97 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.97 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.97 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 193,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,969.73/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.94

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