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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.61, 597.04 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.61, 597.04 and 328.03 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.61 : 597.04 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.61/597.04 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.61x = 597.04 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.61x = 195,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,844.72/432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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