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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 598.32 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 598.32 and 316.08 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 598.32 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/598.32 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 598.32 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 189,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,116.99/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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