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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 595.96 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 595.96 and 284.63 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 595.96 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/595.96 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 595.96 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 169,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,624.40/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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