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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 589.08 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 589.08 and 328.20 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 589.08 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/589.08 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 589.08 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 193,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,336.06/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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