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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 645.49 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 645.49 and 326.68 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 645.49 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/645.49 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 645.49 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 210,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,868.67/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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