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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 595.98 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 595.98 and 331.26 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 595.98 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/595.98 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 595.98 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 197,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,424.33/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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