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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 594.62 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 594.62 and 300.28 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 594.62 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/594.62 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 594.62 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 178,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,552.49/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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