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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 594.36 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 594.36 and 327.28 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 594.36 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/594.36 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 594.36 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 194,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,522.14/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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