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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 646.62 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 646.62 and 268.90 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 646.62 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/646.62 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 646.62 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 173,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,873.49/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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