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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.11, 596.58 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.11, 596.58 and 333.68 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.11 : 596.58 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.11/596.58 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.11x = 596.58 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.11x = 199,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,066.81/432.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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