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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 594.97 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 594.97 and 313.53 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 594.97 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/594.97 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 594.97 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 186,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,540.94/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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