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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 595.99 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 595.99 and 334.46 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 595.99 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/595.99 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 595.99 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 199,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,336.72/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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