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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 595.78 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 595.78 and 300.67 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 595.78 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/595.78 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 595.78 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 179,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,130.93/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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