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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 645.84 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 645.84 and 322.56 is: 482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 645.84 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/645.84 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 645.84 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 208,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,322.15/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.76

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