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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 646.64 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 646.64 and 396.81 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 646.64 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/646.64 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 646.64 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 256,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,591.23/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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