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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 595.20 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 595.20 and 348.69 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 595.20 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/595.20 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 595.20 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 207,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,540.29/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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