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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.03 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.03 and 307.43 is: 423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.03 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.03 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.03 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 182,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,930.07/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.68

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