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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 596.56 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 596.56 and 326.71 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 596.56 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/596.56 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 596.56 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 194,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,902.12/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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