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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 598.23 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 598.23 and 323.26 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 598.23 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/598.23 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 598.23 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 193,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382.33/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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