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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 597.05 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 597.05 and 327.52 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 597.05 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/597.05 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 597.05 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 195,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,545.82/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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