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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.95 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.95 and 328.61 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.95 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.95 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.95 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 212,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,591.00/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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