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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.57, 646.77 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.57, 646.77 and 309.56 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.57 : 646.77 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.57/646.77 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.57x = 646.77 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.57x = 200,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,214.12/431.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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