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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 588.63 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 588.63 and 328.42 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 588.63 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/588.63 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 588.63 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 193,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,317.86/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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