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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 596.04 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 596.04 and 315 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 596.04 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/596.04 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 596.04 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 187,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,752.60/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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