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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 646.85 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 646.85 and 301.49 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 646.85 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/646.85 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 646.85 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 195,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,017.90/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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