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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 646.85 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 646.85 and 248.59 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 646.85 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/646.85 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 646.85 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 160,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800.44/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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