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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 594.63 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 594.63 and 291.18 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 594.63 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/594.63 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 594.63 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 173,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,144.36/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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