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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.44 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.44 and 315.12 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.44 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.44 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.44 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 187,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,635.05/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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