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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 646.49 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 646.49 and 309.38 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 646.49 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/646.49 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 646.49 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 200,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007.84/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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