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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 595.20 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 595.20 and 307.08 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 595.20 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/595.20 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 595.20 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 182,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,774.02/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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