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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.63, 595.67 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.63, 595.67 and 326.52 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.63 : 595.67 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.63/595.67 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.63x = 595.67 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.63x = 194,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,496.54/431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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