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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 595.62 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 595.62 and 300.51 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 595.62 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/595.62 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 595.62 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 178,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,989.77/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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