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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 646.38 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 646.38 and 323.06 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 646.38 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/646.38 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 646.38 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 208,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,816.29/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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