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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 645.84 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 645.84 and 344.64 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 645.84 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/645.84 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 645.84 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 222,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,582.30/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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