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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.29, 645.39 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.29, 645.39 and 402.32 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.29 : 645.39 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.29/645.39 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.29x = 645.39 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.29x = 259,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,653.96/431.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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