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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 646.44 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 646.44 and 322.03 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 646.44 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/646.44 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 646.44 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 208,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,173.07/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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