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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 595.80 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 595.80 and 298.94 is: 412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 595.80 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/595.80 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 595.80 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 178,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,108.45/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.35

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