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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 588.76 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 588.76 and 328.36 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 588.76 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/588.76 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 588.76 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 193,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,325.23/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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