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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 595.56 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 595.56 and 314.12 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 595.56 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/595.56 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 595.56 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 187,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,074.33/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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