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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.18 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.18 and 332.80 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.18 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.18 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.18 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 197,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,743.10/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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