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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.71, 596.94 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.71, 596.94 and 314.38 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.71 : 596.94 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.71/596.94 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.71x = 596.94 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.71x = 187,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,665.56/432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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