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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 589.03 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 589.03 and 326.86 is: 451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 589.03 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/589.03 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 589.03 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 192,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,529.53/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.29

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