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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 596.12 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 596.12 and 312.38 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 596.12 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/596.12 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 596.12 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 186,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,211.42/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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