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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 645.64 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 645.64 and 322.80 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 645.64 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/645.64 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 645.64 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 208,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,412.59/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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