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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 646.02 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 646.02 and 294.04 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 646.02 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/646.02 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 646.02 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 189,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,955.72/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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