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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 593.97 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 593.97 and 314.42 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 593.97 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/593.97 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 593.97 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 186,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,756.05/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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