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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 646.72 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 646.72 and 321.28 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 646.72 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/646.72 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 646.72 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 207,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,778.20/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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