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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 646.34 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 646.34 and 300.75 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 646.34 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/646.34 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 646.34 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 194,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,386.76/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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