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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 646.65 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 646.65 and 383.04 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 646.65 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/646.65 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 646.65 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 247,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,692.82/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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