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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 594.94 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 594.94 and 306.97 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 594.94 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/594.94 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 594.94 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 182,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628.73/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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