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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 596.31 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 596.31 and 301.40 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 596.31 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/596.31 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 596.31 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 179,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,727.83/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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