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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 646.06 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 646.06 and 315.60 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 646.06 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/646.06 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 646.06 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 203,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,896.54/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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