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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 596.85 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 596.85 and 333.52 is: 459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 596.85 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/596.85 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 596.85 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 199,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,061.41/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.79

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