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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 609.96 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 609.96 and 431.20 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 609.96 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/609.96 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 609.96 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 263,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,014.75/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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