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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 595.17 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 595.17 and 320.88 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 595.17 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/595.17 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 595.17 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 190,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,978.15/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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