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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 595.35 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 595.35 and 320.67 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 595.35 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/595.35 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 595.35 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 190,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,910.88/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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