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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 596.76 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 596.76 and 316.64 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 596.76 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/596.76 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 596.76 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 188,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,958.09/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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