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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 594.34 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 594.34 and 306.93 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 594.34 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/594.34 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 594.34 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 182,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,420.78/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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