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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 597.88 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 597.88 and 323.44 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 597.88 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/597.88 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 597.88 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 193,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.31/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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