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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.06 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.06 and 302.04 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.06 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.06 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.06 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 180,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,336.00/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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