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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 646.69 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 646.69 and 277.32 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 646.69 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/646.69 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 646.69 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 179,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,340.07/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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