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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.74, 596.50 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.74, 596.50 and 301.33 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.74 : 596.50 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.74/596.50 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.74x = 596.50 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.74x = 179,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,745.59/431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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