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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 645.66 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 645.66 and 414.45 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 645.66 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/645.66 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 645.66 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 267,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,593.79/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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