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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 646.71 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 646.71 and 268.84 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 646.71 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/646.71 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 646.71 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 173,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,861.52/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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