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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 597.32 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 597.32 and 410.70 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 597.32 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/597.32 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 597.32 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 245,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,317.27/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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