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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 646.20 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 646.20 and 309.33 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 646.20 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/646.20 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 646.20 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 199,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,889.05/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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