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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 646.08 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 646.08 and 301.20 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 646.08 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/646.08 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 646.08 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 194,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,599.30/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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