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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 595.56 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 595.56 and 415.13 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 595.56 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/595.56 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 595.56 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 247,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,235.58/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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