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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 596.24 and 343.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 596.24 and 343.47 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 596.24 = 343.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/596.24 = 343.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 596.24 × 343.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 204,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,787.89/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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