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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 594.06 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 594.06 and 306.72 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 594.06 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/594.06 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 594.06 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 182,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,210.08/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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