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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 648.50 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 648.50 and 379.77 is: 570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 648.50 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/648.50 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 648.50 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 246,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,278.95/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.61

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