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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 645.85 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 645.85 and 284.72 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 645.85 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/645.85 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 645.85 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 183,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,887.31/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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