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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 597.42 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 597.42 and 328.32 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 597.42 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/597.42 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 597.42 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 196,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,144.93/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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