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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 594.80 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 594.80 and 320.48 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 594.80 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/594.80 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 594.80 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 190,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,621.50/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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