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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 598.44 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 598.44 and 323.39 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 598.44 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/598.44 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 598.44 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 193,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,529.51/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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