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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 594.65 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 594.65 and 312.92 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 594.65 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/594.65 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 594.65 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 186,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,077.80/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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