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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 595.31 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 595.31 and 348.59 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 595.31 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/595.31 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 595.31 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 207,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,514.39/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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