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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 594.38 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 594.38 and 332.60 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 594.38 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/594.38 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 594.38 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 197,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,690.79/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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