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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 594.27 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 594.27 and 344.16 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 594.27 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/594.27 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 594.27 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 204,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,523.96/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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