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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 596.76 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 596.76 and 322.16 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 596.76 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/596.76 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 596.76 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 192,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,252.20/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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