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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 645.64 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 645.64 and 328.94 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 645.64 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/645.64 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 645.64 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 212,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,377.61/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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