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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 595.98 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 595.98 and 308.19 is: 425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 595.98 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/595.98 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 595.98 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 183,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,675.08/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.06

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