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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 646.61 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 646.61 and 294.44 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 646.61 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/646.61 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 646.61 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 190,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,383.14/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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