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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 596.46 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 596.46 and 334.16 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 596.46 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/596.46 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 596.46 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 199,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313.07/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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