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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 646.74 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 646.74 and 268.60 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 646.74 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/646.74 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 646.74 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 173,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,714.36/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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