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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 596.13 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 596.13 and 299.43 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 596.13 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/596.13 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 596.13 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 178,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,499.21/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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