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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.96 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.96 and 307 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.96 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.96 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.96 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 182,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,652.72/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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