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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 599.23 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 599.23 and 324.37 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 599.23 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/599.23 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 599.23 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 194,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,373.39/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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