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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 595.46 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 595.46 and 284.31 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 595.46 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/595.46 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 595.46 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 169,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.81/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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