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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 646.02 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 646.02 and 302.56 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 646.02 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/646.02 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 646.02 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 195,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,459.81/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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