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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 646.74 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 646.74 and 284.94 is: 427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 646.74 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/646.74 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 646.74 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 184,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,282.10/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.23

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