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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.68 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.68 and 294.07 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.68 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.68 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.68 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 190,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,169.19/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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