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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 598.55 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 598.55 and 328.44 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 598.55 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/598.55 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 598.55 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 196,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,587.76/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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