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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.56 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.56 and 309.76 is: 464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.56 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.56 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.56 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 200,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,278.43/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.30

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