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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.41, 646.06 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.41, 646.06 and 404.08 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.41 : 646.06 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.41/646.06 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.41x = 646.06 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.41x = 261,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,059.92/431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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