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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 646.08 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 646.08 and 423.88 is: 634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 646.08 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/646.08 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 646.08 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 273,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,860.39/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.58

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