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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 595.92 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 595.92 and 315.68 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 595.92 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/595.92 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 595.92 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 188,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,120.03/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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