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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 594.63 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 594.63 and 306.75 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 594.63 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/594.63 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 594.63 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 182,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,402.75/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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