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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.48, 596.41 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.48, 596.41 and 349.54 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.48 : 596.41 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.48/596.41 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.48x = 596.41 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.48x = 208,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,469.15/432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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