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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 595.71 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 595.71 and 313.91 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 595.71 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/595.71 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 595.71 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 186,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,999.33/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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