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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.26, 597.06 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.26, 597.06 and 334.52 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.26 : 597.06 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.26/597.06 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.26x = 597.06 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.26x = 199,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,725.53/432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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