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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 594.66 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 594.66 and 305.72 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 594.66 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/594.66 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 594.66 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 181,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,799.46/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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