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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 646.09 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 646.09 and 419.02 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 646.09 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/646.09 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 646.09 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 270,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,721.97/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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