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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 595.76 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 595.76 and 334.28 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 595.76 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/595.76 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 595.76 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 199,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,146.00/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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