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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 597.69 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 597.69 and 323.24 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 597.69 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/597.69 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 597.69 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 193,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,194.33/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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