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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 595.53 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 595.53 and 299.34 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 595.53 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/595.53 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 595.53 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 178,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,265.95/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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