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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 595.44 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 595.44 and 326.90 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 595.44 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/595.44 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 595.44 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 194,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,650.82/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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