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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 595.17 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 595.17 and 307.35 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 595.17 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/595.17 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 595.17 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 182,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,925.50/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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