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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 596.52 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 596.52 and 322.14 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 596.52 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/596.52 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 596.52 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 192,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,162.95/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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