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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 595.47 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 595.47 and 291.68 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 595.47 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/595.47 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 595.47 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 173,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,686.69/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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