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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 646.82 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 646.82 and 266.48 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 646.82 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/646.82 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 646.82 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 172,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,364.59/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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