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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 594.84 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 594.84 and 317.60 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 594.84 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/594.84 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 594.84 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 188,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,921.18/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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