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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 646.68 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 646.68 and 345.13 is: 517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 646.68 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/646.68 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 646.68 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 223,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,188.67/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.19

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