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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 596.83 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 596.83 and 308.56 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 596.83 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/596.83 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 596.83 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 184,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,154.88/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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