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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 593.84 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 593.84 and 332.64 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 593.84 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/593.84 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 593.84 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 197,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,534.94/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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