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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 595.55 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 595.55 and 326.44 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 595.55 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/595.55 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 595.55 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 194,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,411.34/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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