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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.14, 645.90 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.14, 645.90 and 276.98 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.14 : 645.90 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.14/645.90 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.14x = 645.90 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.14x = 178,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,901.38/431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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