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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.41, 595.91 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.41, 595.91 and 315.77 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.41 : 595.91 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.41/595.91 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.41x = 595.91 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.41x = 188,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,168.92/432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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