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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 595.44 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 595.44 and 326.70 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 595.44 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/595.44 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 595.44 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 194,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,530.25/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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