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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 596.61 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 596.61 and 284.82 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 596.61 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/596.61 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 596.61 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 169,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,926.46/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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