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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 646.10 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 646.10 and 329.26 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 646.10 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/646.10 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 646.10 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 212,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,730.01/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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