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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 594.95 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 594.95 and 348.48 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 594.95 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/594.95 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 594.95 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 207,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,328.18/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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