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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 646.69 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 646.69 and 309.26 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 646.69 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/646.69 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 646.69 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 199,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,995.35/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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