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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 596.60 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 596.60 and 316.27 is: 435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 596.60 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/596.60 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 596.60 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 188,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,685.10/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.85

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