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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 595.86 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 595.86 and 300.74 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 595.86 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/595.86 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 595.86 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 179,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,198.94/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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