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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 597.30 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 597.30 and 322.04 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 597.30 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/597.30 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 597.30 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 192,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,354.49/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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