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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 594.27 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 594.27 and 313.18 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 594.27 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/594.27 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 594.27 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 186,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,111.99/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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