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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 596.82 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 596.82 and 301.64 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 596.82 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/596.82 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 596.82 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 180,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,024.78/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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