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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.08, 2,185.46 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.08, 2,185.46 and 431 is: 646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.08 : 2,185.46 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.08/2,185.46 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.08x = 2,185.46 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.08x = 941,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,933.26/1,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.45

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