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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.14, 646.02 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.14, 646.02 and 300.58 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.14 : 646.02 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.14/646.02 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.14x = 646.02 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.14x = 194,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,180.69/431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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