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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.23, 646.57 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.23, 646.57 and 284.81 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.23 : 646.57 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.23/646.57 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.23x = 646.57 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.23x = 184,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,149.60/431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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