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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 646.58 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 646.58 and 397.20 is: 595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 646.58 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/646.58 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 646.58 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 256,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,824.99/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.85

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