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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 596.07 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 596.07 and 300.54 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 596.07 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/596.07 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 596.07 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 179,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,142.88/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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