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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 595.56 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 595.56 and 328 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 595.56 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/595.56 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 595.56 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 195,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,343.68/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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