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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.39, 596.63 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.39, 596.63 and 410.51 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.39 : 596.63 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.39/596.63 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.39x = 596.63 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.39x = 244,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,921.74/432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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