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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 646.22 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 646.22 and 301.62 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 646.22 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/646.22 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 646.22 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 194,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,913.63/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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