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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 646.08 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 646.08 and 286.56 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 646.08 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/646.08 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 646.08 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 185,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,140.68/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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