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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 646.44 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 646.44 and 301.29 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 646.44 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/646.44 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 646.44 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 194,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,765.91/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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