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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 646.08 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 646.08 and 359.72 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 646.08 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/646.08 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 646.08 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 232,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,407.90/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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