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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 646.27 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 646.27 and 294.13 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 646.27 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/646.27 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 646.27 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 190,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,084.16/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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