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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 646.58 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 646.58 and 309.45 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 646.58 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/646.58 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 646.58 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 200,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,087.38/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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