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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 595.22 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 595.22 and 352.48 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 595.22 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/595.22 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 595.22 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 209,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,803.15/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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