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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 594.89 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 594.89 and 307.13 is: 423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 594.89 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/594.89 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 594.89 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 182,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,710.82/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.41

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