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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 596.57 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 596.57 and 316.17 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 596.57 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/596.57 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 596.57 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 188,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,615.96/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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