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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 598.62 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 598.62 and 323.38 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 598.62 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/598.62 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 598.62 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 193,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,581.74/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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