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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 646.92 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 646.92 and 294.62 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 646.92 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/646.92 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 646.92 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 190,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,595.57/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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