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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 645.72 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 645.72 and 303.04 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 645.72 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/645.72 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 645.72 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 195,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678.99/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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